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How dangerous is it to have sex without a condom?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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Having sex without a condom increases your risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).  You never really know if a person has an STD just by looking at that person. It is not safe to assume a person is disease free. If you are not using a condom you are at risk of getting whatever STD that person may have. Many STDs cannot be cured. They can stay with you throughout your life, and put any future sexual partner you have at risk. Having sex without a condom also makes you more likely to get pregnant.

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